Principal Program Manager

Job overview

The Principal Program Manager is an onsite role based in Waterville, NY, with a salary range of $165,700 - $223,800 per year. This position is within the Surveillance U.S. division at Saab, a leading defense and security company dedicated to keeping nations safe through advanced technology. This role exists to ensure the profitable execution of programs by overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance. The manager will develop business growth strategies, pursue new opportunities, and provide leadership to program execution staff to ensure high-quality delivery of radar systems and services.

What you'll do

• Accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance
• manage program budgets and milestones
• oversee depot capabilities and logistics
• manage NRE labor and material procurement
• identify and manage risks
• drive Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• lead and mentor junior program managers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

waterville ny

saab

program management

radar systems

defense

$165,700 - $223,800/yr

onsite

no on-call

u.s. citizen required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• employee stock purchase plan
• disability coverage.

Why this role

Requires 20+ years of experience with a BA/BS, or 18+ years with an MA/MS, or 16+ years with a PhD; experience negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.